Mark Ford has been one of North America’s most accomplished Standardbred trainers for more than two decades. Some of his most notable achievements include:
* Dan Patch Trainer of the Year (2000) — Widely regarded as the sport’s highest annual training honor, awarded after an extraordinary season.
* Trainer of Gallo Blue Chip, one of the greatest pacers in harness racing history. Under Ford’s care, Gallo Blue Chip:
* Was named Harness Horse of the Year (2000).
* Became the richest pacer of all time at that point.
* Earned more than $4.2 million.
* Won 53 races.
* Set a world record on a 5/8-mile track.
* Was inducted into the Harness Racing Hall of Fame in 2011.
* Winner of numerous major stakes races, including victories in prestigious events such as:
* North America Cup
* Meadowlands Pace
* Breeders Crown
* Tattersalls Pace
* Art Rooney Pace
* Adios Pace (won with Shadow Play in 2008).
* Developed and trained multiple elite horses, including:
* Gallo Blue Chip
* Shadow Play
* Whosurboy
* Turnpike Token
* Armbro Animate
* Self Professed
* Built one of the premier private training centers in North America in Wallkill, New York. The facility spans roughly 76 acres, includes more than 200 stalls, multiple barns, and an all-weather 5/8-mile training track, making it one of the sport’s most respected training operations.
* Leadership within the sport. He has served as President of the Standardbred Owners Association of New Jersey and as a director of the United States Trotting Association, helping represent horsemen on industry issues.
-Permanently Banned Mike Petrelli
All hail the great Mark Ford!
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